Assisting hospitals with inventory management practices during blood shortages

We've produced a blood shortage alert document to assist hospitals with their inventory management practices during NHSBT blood shortages. The document covers:

• Best practice – Preparing for a blood shortage alert at each stage.
• Reports - How to use BSMS reports for stock reductions and emergency planning.
• VANESA participation
• Audit tool for inventory management during a blood shortage alert
• Accessing help

Resources and data provided by the Scheme have been summarised to encourage best practice, allowing users to gain maximum benefit from the information on offer.

Matt Bend - Blood Stocks Management Scheme Manager